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July 23, 2026 | Passenger

SNCF Passenger changes course

Christophe Fanichet replaced as CEO as a new strategy is prepared.

July 17, 2026 | Policy

France signs rolling stock action plan

Plan aims to improve management of delivery programmes for new fleets and reduce delays.

July 17, 2026 | Europe

Longer platforms for Bordeaux Serm

Station upgrades will allow operation of trains in multiple to expand capacity.

July 14, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Normandy moves to regular interval services

New frequencies will be adopted with timetable change in March 2027.

June 23, 2026 | Fleet

Biofuel for Brittany DMUs

Project involves converting 30 DMUs and bi-mode trains.

June 13, 2026 | Main line

Brussels - Strasbourg service to be extended to Basle

SBB joins SNCB and SNCF to operate the extended service from July next year.

June 12, 2026 | Financial

SNCF Network set new targets to meet expected rail growth

French government has set out new ambitions for infrastructure maintenance and renewals to meet growing demand for passenger and freight services.

June 9, 2026 | Commuter Rail

SNCF wins another French operating contract

Contract covers services from Paris to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport and towns and cities in Hauts-de-France.

June 2, 2026 | Financial

SNCF’s freight business seeks minority investor

Selling stake in Rail Logistics Europe (RLE) meets European Commission requirement (EC).

June 1, 2026 | Fleet

TGV M authorised to operate in France

SNCF’s new high-speed fleet is expected to enter service in early September.

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